The Campaign Of Aelius Gallus In Arabia (1872)

By Aloys Sprenger

Book Overview

The Campaign of Aelius Gallus in Arabia is a historical account of the Roman military campaign led by Aelius Gallus in Arabia in the 1st century BC. Written by Aloys Sprenger and originally published in 1872, the book provides a detailed description of the military operations, the geography of the region, and the culture and customs of the Arab tribes that the Roman army encountered during the campaign.The book begins with an introduction to the political and military situation in the Roman Empire at the time, and the reasons behind the decision to launch the campaign in Arabia. It then goes on to describe the preparations for the campaign, including the recruitment of troops and the selection of officers.The main part of the book is devoted to a detailed account of the military operations, including the battles and skirmishes that took place, the tactics used by the Roman army, and the challenges they faced in the harsh desert terrain. The book also includes descriptions of the various Arab tribes that the Roman army encountered, their customs and traditions, and their relations with each other and with the Romans.The final chapters of the book describe the aftermath of the campaign, including the impact it had on the Roman Empire and on the Arab tribes, and the legacy of Aelius Gallus and his army. The book is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire and the Arab world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166904911
• ISBN13: 9781166904913
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"